34-year-old woman pronounced dead ,4-year-old girl critically injured when their car is struck by driver that ran red light at Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue in Sacramento, California
Woman killed, 4-year-old hospitalized after hit by suspected DUI driver in Sacramento County; Driver detained by people nearby
The crash happened at Power Inn Road and Elsie Avenue just after 8:30 a.m., officials said.
A man driving a white 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck was reportedly driving fast and swerving in and out of traffic, CHP said.
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Officers say the driver of the pickup, a 32-year-old Elk Grove man, tried to run away but was detained by bystanders. Officers say he showed signs of being under the influence and has since been arrested on suspicion of DUI.
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